Highlights
S. Stegemann
90'
+ 6
Full time: Freiburg 3-2 Hoffenheim
Freiburg claim all three points after a blink-and-you miss it second half. The first 45 minutes were rather more cagey, with Lucas Höler putting the hosts in front from Vincenzo Grifo’s cross. Grifo doubled his side’s lead early in the second period, only for Wout Weghorst to reduce the deficit moments later. Maximilian Beier later equalised as momentum appeared to be swinging Hoffenheim’s way, especially when Manuel Gulde was sent off, but Roland Sallai had the final say with a close-range finish in the closing stages.
Full-time
90'
+ 1
Substitution
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Substitution
85'
Another twist!
Just when it looked like Freiburg were set to dig in for the remainder of the game and try to weather Hoffenheim's pressure, they've grabbed a third goal! Sallai gets his head to a cross from the left and although Baumann makes the save, the Freiburg midfielder pounces on the rebound to put Freiburg 3-2 up!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
82'
Freiburg down to 10 men
Gulde receives his second booking of the game for a professional foul on Beier and the hosts must now see if they can hold on to a point in the final few minutes.
78'
Beier equalises!
Grillitsch pings a long ball forward from the back for Beier to chase. He collects it well, jinks past Gulde and then absolutely smashes it high into the net from the edge of the area!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
75'
Substitution
© Christian Kaspar-Bartke
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
© Christian Kaspar-Bartke
57'
Hoffenheim back in it!
The perfect response from the visitors! A long ball forward is flicked on by Weghorst for Beier, who cushions it back into the Dutchman's path. He scuffs his shot from the edge of the box but it's well-placed enough to roll into the corner. Game on!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
55'
Grifo doubles the lead!
Hoffenheim try to play out from the back and Gregoritsch picks Grillitsch's pocket. He plays it to Sallai, who instantly slots it through to Grifo. He's forced wide and it looks like the chance has gone, but he twists and turns and creates some to curl a low shot past Baumann and in at the far post.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
46'
Under way again!
The hosts get the ball rolling again!
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 5
Half-time: Freiburg 1-0 Hoffenheim
It's been a fairly even game so far and although Hoffenheim had the first couple of chances of the game thanks to the industrious Kadeřábek down the right, they were unable to finish them off. Freiburg grew into the game and go into the break with a narrow lead thanks to Höler's close-range volley.
© Christian Kaspar-Bartke
© Christian Kaspar-Bartke
44'
Off the line - twice!
Weghorst does really well on the right as he shrugs off the challenge of his marker to pull the ball back from the byline for Beier, whose shot from 12 yards looks destined to go in - until it's hooked off the line by a defender. The rebound comes to Bülter, whose forceful low shot is saved by Atubolu.
38'
Höler opens the scoring!
Freiburg have the lead and it's a lovely goal as Grifo curls a delightful cross from the left over the Hoffenheim defence for Höler to volley home!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
36'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
31'
Kadeřábek dangerous again
It's another foray down the right from the Hoffenheim wing-back and this time he floats a lofted cross towards the back post. It's a teasing one but Ginter reads the situation and manages to head clear.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
18'
Best chance of the game!
Kadeřábek scurries down the right for Hoffenheim, lifts his head and cuts a low ball back into the box for the arriving Kramarić. The Croatia forward strikes it first time from 10 yards out, but his low shot is straight at Atubolu.
© Christian Kaspar-Bartke
1'
And we're off!
Hoffenheim get the ball rolling in this south-western duel.
Kick-off!
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Freiburg starting XI
Atubolu - Sildillia, Ginter, Gulde, Makengo - Eggestein, Röhl - Sallai, Höler, Grifo (c) - Gregoritsch
Freiburg subs
Müller, Kübler, Weißhaupt, Keitel, Höfler, Adamu, M. Philipp
Hoffenheim starting XI
Baumann (c) - Kabak, Grillitsch, Nsoki - Kadeřábek, Becker, Stach, Bülter - Kramarić - Weghorst, Beier
Hoffenheim subs
L. Philipp, Brooks, Akpoguma, Szalai, Conté, Bischof, Tohumcu, Bebou, Skov
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Streich's view on Hoffenheim
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Matarazzo's view on Freiburg
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Eggestein's barren run
No other player has had as many shots without scoring in the German top-flight this season than Maximilian Eggestein (22). He last scored in the Bundesliga on 12 March 2023 in a 2-1 home win over Hoffenheim.
Probable line-ups
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